Lilly Clarke is Wellington's Junior Sports person of the Year.
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She was announced as the winner at the Australia Day awards ceremony at Cameron Park on Sunday, January 26.
In her citation it explained that Lilly has been participated in the St Mary's Touch Football team and qualified for playing in regional and state touch football tournaments.
In order for Lilly to do this she participated in many fundraising efforts ot enable all the teams to travel to touch football tournaments across NSW.
She has achieved outstanding personal achievements in touch football and while supporting her team mates she excelled in the sport while doing something she enjoys.
Her selection as captain of the NSW Touch Football team is a testament to her ability not only as a player but her skills to lead.
Her citation also added that Lilly exhibits high level sports kills and has the energy and dedication to support future success.
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Taylor Jurd
Hi, my name is Taylor Jurd. I am a journalist with Australian Community Media, I write for the Western Magazine and Wellington Times.
Hi, my name is Taylor Jurd. I am a journalist with Australian Community Media, I write for the Western Magazine and Wellington Times.
